tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127852782723349426.post2991748316642452557..comments2023-10-04T08:55:18.628-05:00Comments on Running Green: Vegetarian AdventuresVernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815629682873183986noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127852782723349426.post-87832299259517760162010-09-15T12:35:36.867-05:002010-09-15T12:35:36.867-05:00Fortunately, the inquiries I've received have ...Fortunately, the inquiries I've received have just been open-minded and out of curiosity, and I just explain my reasons. I try to explain in a non-judgemental way, just as a life choice, as we all make thousands of, depending on what's important to us.Vernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815629682873183986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127852782723349426.post-69546734353858206472010-09-13T19:20:13.851-05:002010-09-13T19:20:13.851-05:00Most people won't attack you unless they think...Most people won't attack you unless they think you're trying to push your beliefs on them. If they do attack, it's better to change the subject or just walk away because you're not going to change their minds at that point.<br /><br />The best answer to a belligerent person on why you don't eat meat is probably, "Because I choose not to."Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327909942793134315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127852782723349426.post-81063433174342194622010-09-13T06:38:07.389-05:002010-09-13T06:38:07.389-05:00Zen, so far, I've been spared the attacks and ...Zen, so far, I've been spared the attacks and accusations of just being wrong, although I've had my share of "why" questions. When asked, I tell people that I was eating very little meat any way, because the healthiest diet is at least mostly plant-based. Then I explain that as my environmental and animal treatment views evolved, I decided that eating meat wasn't consistent with those views. I explain that raising plants uses way fewer resources and generates much less pollutants than raising animals. Then I mention how deplorable and cruel the conditions are for animals in the large factory farms slaughterhouses that produce most of the meat supply. I finish my saying I make this choice in order to not support animal suffering, and to minimize my impact on the environment.Vernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815629682873183986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127852782723349426.post-19169769083680164522010-09-13T00:56:33.521-05:002010-09-13T00:56:33.521-05:00How do you approach non-vegetarians that bombard/a...How do you approach non-vegetarians that bombard/attack you with the whys, and tell you your wrong etc........https://www.blogger.com/profile/13234875875124520377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127852782723349426.post-84800222013604328092010-09-11T13:33:15.139-05:002010-09-11T13:33:15.139-05:00I thought they looked good, but they have way too ...I thought they looked good, but they have way too many ingredients for me. My rule is to limit my recipes to 5 ingredients (not including seasonings) and 15 minutes prep time. ;-)Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327909942793134315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127852782723349426.post-9939841508002647202010-09-11T12:53:43.278-05:002010-09-11T12:53:43.278-05:00Sounds really good. Gotta try this one as soon as ...Sounds really good. Gotta try this one as soon as I have a "cheat" meal coming up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com